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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 10.33 and 6.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 10.33 and 6.19 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 10.33 = 6.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/10.33 = 6.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 10.33 × 6.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 63.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.94/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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